By Andrew Knapp
AN HONEST, AGE-APPROPRIATE LOOK AT GRIEF:
Andrew set out to write a picture book for children
ages 3+ without invoking euphemisms or overtly
spiritual language (for example, it was important to
us to include the phrase "he died," rather than
suggesting that Momo was somewhere else now).
Especially as families process loss and death
through these pandemic years, there is a growing
need for grief literacy
THE POWER OF A DOG'S LOVE: Andrew Knapp
writes movingly about the way life is shaped by
sharing it with a dog-and the void left when that
dog passes away-which will resonate with dog
lovers of all ages
A STRIKING, PLAYFUL MIXED-MEDIA
ILLUSTRATION STYLE: In Andrew's illustration
debut, he uses beautiful photos from his memories
with Momo, overlaid with playful illustrations in a
bright color palette and style. The warmth and
adventure of his happiest memories with Momo
shine through, making the heavier themes more
accessible for young readers.
GROWING AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR BRAND:
Andrew Knapp is a photographer and graphic
designer who built a large following for Momo on
social media, but now he adds picture book author
and illustrator to his resume. His body of work
grows alongside his dog family; though Momo has
passed away, his forthcoming books and
photography feature his two dogs Yaya (a cousin of
Momo) and Boo.
